A blend of spices and herbs specifically crafted to flavor and color rice, giving it vibrant yellow hue and delightful aroma. This key component in preparing Sri Lankan yellow rice, popular at special occasions and festivals, features turmeric as primary ingredient responsible for vibrant yellow color while imparting mildly earthy and bitter flavor balancing overall taste. The mix includes aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and sometimes black peppercorns contributing to rich and fragrant flavor profile. Curry leaves infuse unique citrusy and herbal note while pandan leaves add sweet, nutty aroma and flavor enhancing overall taste and fragrance. Sauté with onions and garlic until aromatic, add rice and coat with spice-infused mixture, then cook with water or coconut milk creating fragrant, visually appealing side dish.
A blend of spices and herbs specifically crafted to flavor and color rice, giving it vibrant yellow hue and delightful aroma. This key component in preparing Sri Lankan yellow rice, popular at special occasions and festivals, features turmeric as primary ingredient responsible for vibrant yellow color while imparting mildly earthy and bitter flavor balancing overall taste. The mix includes aromatic spices such as cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and sometimes black peppercorns contributing to rich and fragrant flavor profile. Curry leaves infuse unique citrusy and herbal note while pandan leaves add sweet, nutty aroma and flavor enhancing overall taste and fragrance. Sauté with onions and garlic until aromatic, add rice and coat with spice-infused mixture, then cook with water or coconut milk creating fragrant, visually appealing side dish.